A device for measuring the body size and weight of mutton sheep

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of mutton sheep body weight measuring device, it is related to livestock equipment technical field, including keeping cage, measuring flexible ruler and shoulder width body height measuring device, the front end outlet of keeping cage is equipped with outlet switch door, rear end import is equipped with import switch door, outlet switch door is equipped with sheep neck clamp, the inner bottom of keeping cage is equipped with electronic scale, the side of keeping cage is equipped with crossbar, shoulder width body height measuring device includes vertical rod, horizontal rod and the positioning block of sliding arrangement on horizontal rod, vertical rod is fixed on keeping cage, horizontal rod sliding arrangement is on vertical rod, two positioning block sliding arrangement is on horizontal rod, vertical rod and horizontal rod are all equipped with scale line. The utility model is convenient in measurement process, improves measurement efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock equipment technology, and in particular to a device for measuring the body size and weight of meat sheep. Background Technology

[0002] Body weight and body size are important economic traits of meat sheep and are closely related to the economic benefits of sheep farming. Body size measurement mainly involves measuring the sheep's height, body length (body diagonal length), chest circumference, cannon bone circumference, and rump width. Traditional methods of measuring body weight and body size involve manual, periodic measurements. This method requires multiple operators, is labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Furthermore, due to the instability of the animals, meat sheep are difficult to control during measurement, increasing the difficulty and efficiency of the process. Therefore, to improve measurement efficiency, we propose a body size and body weight measuring device for meat sheep. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for measuring the body size and weight of mutton sheep, so as to solve the problems existing in the prior art, making the measurement process convenient and improving the measurement efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a sheep body size and weight measuring device, including a restraining cage, a measuring tape, and a shoulder width and height measuring device. The restraining cage has an outlet door at the front end and an inlet door at the rear end. The outlet door is equipped with a sheep neck clamp. An electronic scale is installed at the bottom of the restraining cage. A horizontal bar is provided on one side of the restraining cage. The shoulder width and height measuring device includes a vertical rod, a horizontal rod, and positioning blocks slidably mounted on the horizontal rod. The vertical rod is fixed to the restraining cage, the horizontal rod is slidably mounted on the vertical rod, and two positioning blocks are slidably mounted on the horizontal rod. Both the vertical rod and the horizontal rod have scale lines.

[0006] In one embodiment, the bottom of the swivel cage is equipped with casters.

[0007] In one embodiment, a display screen is installed on the restraining cage, and the display screen is electrically connected to the electronic scale.

[0008] In one embodiment, the measuring tape includes a body length-chest circumference measuring tape, a hip width measuring tape, and a tube circumference measuring tape.

[0009] In one embodiment, the cage is 130 cm long, 55 cm wide, and 90 cm high.

[0010] In one embodiment, the crossbar comprises a plurality of parallel crossbars.

[0011] In one embodiment, four crossbars are provided. The distance between the bottommost crossbar and the inner bottom surface of the cage is the first distance. The distances between two adjacent crossbars from bottom to top are the second distance, the third distance, and the fourth distance, respectively. The distance between the topmost crossbar and the upper end of the cage is the fifth distance. The first distance, the second distance, and the third distance are all 15 centimeters, and the fourth distance is 30 centimeters.

[0012] In one embodiment, a locking knob is threaded onto the positioning block, and the locking knob passes through a threaded hole on the positioning block to abut against the horizontal rod.

[0013] In one embodiment, a horizontal rod locking knob is provided at the connection between the horizontal rod and the vertical rod, and the horizontal rod locking knob passes through a threaded hole on the horizontal rod and can abut against the vertical rod.

[0014] The present invention achieves the following technical advantages over the prior art:

[0015] The sheep body size and weight measuring device provided by this utility model uses a restraining cage with a sheep neck clip to fix the sheep in place, keeping the sheep stable within the cage for easy measurement. An electronic scale can measure the sheep's weight, and a measuring tape can measure the sheep's body length, chest circumference, rump width, and cannon bone circumference. The horizontal bars allow the measuring personnel to easily measure dimensions using the measuring tape through the intervals. The shoulder width and height measuring device allows for convenient measurement of the sheep's height and shoulder width. The device is easy to operate, simple to perform, and improves measurement efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the sheep body size and weight measuring device provided by this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1-Baoding cage, 2-Shoulder width and body height measuring device, 3-Exit switch door, 4-Inlet switch door, 5-Sheep neck clamp, 6-Electronic scale, 7-Horizontal bar, 8-Vertical bar, 9-Horizontal bar, 10-Positioning block, 11-Wheel caster, 12-Display screen, 13-Horizontal bar, 14-Locking knob, 15-Horizontal bar locking knob. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for measuring the body size and weight of mutton sheep, so as to solve the problems existing in the prior art, facilitate the measurement process, and improve measurement efficiency.

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a body weight measuring device for mutton sheep, including a restraining cage 1, a measuring tape, and a shoulder width and height measuring device 2. The front outlet of the restraining cage 1 is provided with an outlet switch door 3, and the rear inlet is provided with an inlet switch door 4. The outlet switch door 3 and the inlet switch door 4 are respectively connected to the cage body of the restraining cage 1 by hinges. The outlet switch door 3 is provided with a sheep neck clip 5, which has a concave frame structure. The bottom of the restraining cage 1 is provided with an electronic scale 6, and a horizontal bar 7 is provided on one side of the restraining cage 1. The shoulder width and height measuring device 2 includes a vertical rod 8, a horizontal rod 9, and positioning blocks 10 that are slidably set on the horizontal rod 9. The vertical rod 8 is fixed to the restraining cage 1, the horizontal rod 9 is slidably set on the vertical rod 8, and the two positioning blocks 10 are slidably set on the horizontal rod 9. Both the vertical rod 8 and the horizontal rod 9 are provided with scale lines.

[0023] In use, the sheep enters the restraining cage 1 through the rear entrance. The sheep is secured by the restraining cage 1 and the sheep neck clamp 5, ensuring stability within the cage for easy measurement. After entering the cage 1, the sheep's weight is measured using an electronic scale 6. The sheep's body length, chest circumference, hip width, and cannon bone circumference can be measured using a measuring tape. The horizontal bars 7 allow for easy measurement of dimensions (body length, chest circumference, hip width, and cannon bone circumference) using the measuring tape through the intervals. The shoulder width and height measuring device 2 facilitates the measurement of the sheep's height and shoulder width. During measurement, the horizontal bar 9 is moved up and down until it contacts the sheep's shoulder, and the sheep's height can be read on the vertical bar 8. The two positioning blocks 10 are moved horizontally until they abut against the sides of the sheep's shoulder, and the sheep's shoulder width can be read on the horizontal bar 9. The operation is convenient, the measurement process is simple and easy, and the measurement efficiency is improved.

[0024] In this embodiment, the bottom of the Baoding cage 1 is equipped with casters 11, which facilitates movement to different locations for measurement.

[0025] In this embodiment, a display screen 12 is installed on the restraining cage 1, and the display screen 12 is electrically connected to the electronic scale 6. The data measured by the electronic scale 6 can be displayed on the display screen 12, allowing for a more intuitive reading and storage of the sheep's weight data.

[0026] In this embodiment, the measuring tape includes a body length-chest circumference measuring tape, a hip width measuring tape, and a cannon circumference measuring tape. The body length-chest circumference measuring tape can be used to measure the sheep's body length and chest circumference, the hip width measuring tape can be used to measure the sheep's hip width, and the cannon circumference measuring tape can be used to measure the sheep's cannon circumference.

[0027] In this embodiment, the Baoding cage 1 is 130 cm long, 55 cm wide, and 90 cm high. In use, Baoding cages 1 of different sizes can be made according to actual needs; their dimensions are not limited.

[0028] In this embodiment, the horizontal bar 7 includes multiple parallel horizontal bars 13, which are used to restrain the sheep and confine it within the restraint cage 1. At the same time, it facilitates the measurement operation of the measuring personnel through the gaps between the horizontal bars 13.

[0029] In this embodiment, four crossbars 13 are provided. The distance between the bottommost crossbar 13 and the inner bottom surface of the restraining cage 1 is the first distance. The distances between adjacent crossbars 13 from bottom to top are the second, third, and fourth distances, respectively. The distance between the topmost crossbar 13 and the upper end of the restraining cage 1 is the fifth distance. The first, second, and third distances are all 15 cm, the fourth distance is 30 cm, and the remainder is the fifth distance. Different distance values ​​can be set according to the usage to meet the restraining effect on sheep and facilitate the measurement of relevant dimensions by the measuring personnel through the gaps between the crossbars 13.

[0030] In this embodiment, a locking knob 14 is threadedly connected to the positioning block 10. The locking knob 14 passes through a threaded hole on the positioning block 10 and abuts against the horizontal bar 9. The locking knob 14 can lock the positioning block 10 onto the horizontal bar 9 to facilitate the reading of the shoulder width value.

[0031] In this embodiment, a horizontal rod locking knob 15 is provided at the connection between the horizontal rod 9 and the vertical rod 8. The horizontal rod locking knob 15 passes through the threaded hole on the horizontal rod 9 and abuts against the vertical rod 8. The horizontal rod locking knob 15 can lock the horizontal rod 9 onto the vertical rod 8 to facilitate the reading of the body height value.

[0032] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for measuring the body size and weight of meat sheep, characterized in that: The device includes a restraining cage, a measuring tape, and a shoulder width and height measuring device. The restraining cage has an outlet door at the front end and an inlet door at the rear end. The outlet door is equipped with a sheep neck clamp. An electronic scale is installed at the bottom inside the restraining cage. A horizontal bar is provided on one side of the restraining cage. The shoulder width and height measuring device includes a vertical rod, a horizontal rod, and positioning blocks slidably mounted on the horizontal rod. The vertical rod is fixed to the restraining cage, the horizontal rod is slidably mounted on the vertical rod, and the two positioning blocks are slidably mounted on the horizontal rod. Both the vertical rod and the horizontal rod have scale lines.

2. The body measurement device for meat sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the Baoding cage is equipped with casters.

3. The body measurement device for meat sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage is equipped with a display screen, which is electrically connected to the electronic scale.

4. The body measurement device of claim 1, wherein: The measuring tapes include a body length-chest circumference measuring tape, a hip width measuring tape, and a tube circumference measuring tape.

5. The body measurement device of claim 1, wherein: The Baoding cage is 130 cm long, 55 cm wide, and 90 cm high.

6. The body measurement device of claim 1, wherein: The horizontal bar comprises multiple parallel horizontal bars.

7. The body measurement device of claim 6, wherein: There are four crossbars. The distance between the bottom crossbar and the inner bottom surface of the cage is the first distance. The distances between two adjacent crossbars from bottom to top are the second distance, the third distance, and the fourth distance. The distance between the top crossbar and the upper end of the cage is the fifth distance. The first distance, the second distance, and the third distance are all 15 cm, and the fourth distance is 30 cm.

8. The body measurement device of claim 1, wherein: The positioning block is threaded with a locking knob, which passes through a threaded hole on the positioning block and abuts against the horizontal rod.

9. The body measurement device of claim 1, wherein: The horizontal bar and the vertical bar are connected by a horizontal bar locking knob, which passes through a threaded hole on the horizontal bar and abuts against the vertical bar.

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